Case: Garnett v. Zeilinger

1:17-cv-01757 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Aug. 28, 2017

Closed Date: Sept. 9, 2020

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Case Summary

This is a case about delays in receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Washington, DC. On August 28, 2017, four recipients of the SNAP and Bread for the City, a nonprofit that provides safety-net support to the District of Columbia’s low-income community, filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs filed suit against the Director of the District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS) alleging the …

This is a case about delays in receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Washington, DC.

On August 28, 2017, four recipients of the SNAP and Bread for the City, a nonprofit that provides safety-net support to the District of Columbia’s low-income community, filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs filed suit against the Director of the District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS) alleging the plaintiffs’ SNAP recipients' benefits were wrongfully suspended, delayed, or terminated. The plaintiffs were represented by the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, National Center for Law and Economic Justice, and Hogan Lovells.

For Count I, the plaintiffs alleged the defendant’s failure to process initial SNAP applications and provide benefits to eligible households within seven or 30 days of the date of application violated 7 U.S.C. § 2020(e)(3), (9), under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. For Count II, the plaintiffs alleged the defendant’s actions violated 7 U.S.C. § 2020(e)(4) under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 because of their failure to allow SNAP households to complete the SNAP recertification application process in time to receive benefits for the new certification period and to determine such households’ eligibility within the required timeframes. For Count III, the plaintiffs alleged the defendant’s actions violated 7 U.S.C. § 2020(e)(10) and the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 because of their failure to provide written notice and an opportunity to request a fair hearing to SNAP applicants whose applications the defendant did not process within the mandated timeframes.

The plaintiff requested a declaratory judgement, a preliminary and permanent injunction to “(1) process SNAP applications, determine applicant households’ eligibility, and issue SNAP benefits to eligible households within the mandated timeframes; (2) provide SNAP recipients the right to re-apply and complete the recertification application process in time to receive benefits for the next certification period and determine eligibility and issue benefits within the mandated timeframes; and (3) provide written notice and opportunity to request a fair hearing to SNAP applicants, including recertification applicants, whose applications are not processed within the mandated timeframes”, and litigation costs and attorney’s fees.

They also requested to certify two classes: first, a class of “all District of Columbia residents, since June 1, 2016: (1) who have applied, are applying, or will apply for SNAP benefits through an initial or recertification application; and (2) who have had or will have the processing of such application delayed beyond the timeframes mandated by law;” and second, a class of “all District of Columbia SNAP recipients, since June 1, 2016: (1) who have been or will be required to submit a recertification application to maintain SNAP benefits; (2) as to whom Defendant has failed or will fail to issue notice of the need to recertify; and (3) who have been or will be terminated from participation in SNAP due to Defendant’s failure to issue such notice.”

The case was assigned to District Judge Christopher R. Cooper.

On September 12, 2017, the defendant requested the deadlines to oppose class certification and to respond to the complaint be stayed until the resolution of plaintiffs’ forthcoming motion for preliminary injunction. This was granted by the court on September 15, 2017.

The same day, the plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary injunction “enjoining Defendant from failing or refusing to: (1) process initial and recertification applications for SNAP and provide SNAP benefits to eligible households in a timely manner; (2) provide the opportunity for SNAP recipients to complete the recertification process and have SNAP benefits for the new certification period issued in a timely manner; and (3) send written notice of processing delays and of the opportunity for an administrative hearing to households subject to Defendant’s delayed initial and recertification application processing.” The named plaintiffs argued they would suffer an irreparable injury by being deprived SNAP benefits and because they have been deprived of their right to notice. Plaintiff Bread for the City argued it would suffer irreparable injury because the defendant’s actions deplete its already scarce resources to serve individuals unlawfully deprived of SNAP benefits.

The plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on October 13, 2017, which added three named plaintiff who were also SNAP recipients or applicants.

On March 28, 2018, the court granted the plaintiff’s motion for class certification. The court approved three classes: First, “all District of Columbia residents since June 1, 2016: (1) who have applied, are applying, or will apply for SNAP benefits, through an initial application; and (2) who have had or will have the processing of such application delayed beyond the timeframes mandated by law.” Second, “all District of Columbia residents since June 1, 2016: (1) who have applied, are applying, or will apply for SNAP benefits, through a recertification application; and (2) who have had or will have the processing of such application delayed beyond the timeframes mandated by law.” Third, “all District of Columbia SNAP recipients since June 1, 2016: (1) who have been or will be required to submit a recertification application to maintain SNAP benefits; (2) as to whom the Defendant has failed or will fail to issue notice of the need to recertify; and (3) who have been or will be terminated from participation in SNAP due to Defendant’s failure to issue such notice.”

The court granted in part and denied in part the plaintiffs’ request for preliminary injunction on May 31, 2028. The court issued an injunction requiring the defendant to process SNAP recertification applications within the statutory deadlines, but it declined to issue an injunction regarding the certification of new applications because it found the defendant was making progress on the processing of initial applications. To support this, the court required the defendant to file periodic reports regarding the status of the corrective action plan and update the court on its timeliness rates. Further, the court found that there was not enough evidence of a systemic failure to require the defendant to provide an opportunity for SNAP benefit recipients to complete the recertification process without a break in benefits, nor to require the defendant to send written notice of processing delays, as the plaintiff had sought.

The defendants filed a motion to dismiss on July 17, 2018. First, they argued that the plaintiffs lacked standing because the alleged injury-in-fact did not exist, as plaintiffs received every benefit authorized under the SNAP Act, and some of the delays were the fault of the beneficiaries. Second, the defendant argued that the Plaintiff Bread for the City lacked organizational standing because the diversion of resources was insufficient to support the claim and the diversion results from the plaintiffs’ choices. Second, the defendant argued that the SNAP Act does not provide a private right of action. Further, the defendant argued the court should reject the plaintiffs’ claims because they relied on inaccurate data and isolated software problems, rather than a systemic failure. Third, the defendant claimed that the plaintiffs failed to state a due process claim under the Fifth Amendment because problems with notifications were isolated and fixed. Fourth, the defendant argued that the plaintiffs could not establish municipal liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 because while the plaintiffs alleged a policy of failing to provide written notice to SNAP applicants, there was no evidence of a systemic failure. Finally, the defendant argued that the Fourteenth Amendment did not apply to the District of Columbia.

On August 23, 2018, the court filed an opinion granting in part the defendant’s motion to dismiss. The court kept Count I and II because the named plaintiffs had standing at the time the complaint was filed. For Count III, the court found the plaintiffs did not adequately allege standing because they failed to identify an actual injury traceable to the defendant’s actions.

On January 22, 2020, the plaintiff Bread for the City filed a motion for summary judgment. The document is under seal, and details are unavailable to the Clearinghouse.

On March 13, 2020, the defendant filed a cross motion for summary judgement. The defendant argued that over the past year and half, it had demonstrated a timeliness and notice pass rate of above 95%. Further, any imperfections in the defendant’s administration of SNAP were under ongoing oversight by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture.

On August 19, 2020, the court modified the preliminary injunction, temporarily suspending the defendant’s required monthly reports through the summer of 2020.

On September 9, 2020, the court issued an opinion denying the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgement, granting the defendant’s cross-motion for summary judgement, and vacating the court’s preliminary injunction. The court found that while the plaintiff Bread for the City had standing to sue because of the resources it spent on helping applicants and beneficiaries of SNAP, the plaintiffs failed to show that the defendant’s delays came from an official policy or custom. Moreover, the defendant showed compliance with close to 95% of application deadlines, meaning that any delays were not systemic in nature.

The plaintiffs filed a sealed motion for reconsideration on October 7, 2020. Details of the motion were not available to the Clearinghouse. The court issued an opinion on June 11, 2021, denying the motion because the court found that there was no clear error or change in law. First, the court rejected the plaintiffs’ argument that the court should not have considered evidence of the defendant’s actions after the lawsuit was filed, as the court found the plaintiffs had also relied on the evidence created after the complaint. Second, while the plaintiffs argued that the court made inferences in favor of the defendant when using the compliance data, the court found it was conservative in its estimate of the defendant’s compliance that was favorable to the plaintiffs. Third, while plaintiffs raised a Monell liability argument in their motion for reconsideration, the court found the plaintiffs waived this argument because they did not raise it earlier. Finally, the court found that Monell liability was applicable to the defendant because D.C. is treated as a municipality under section 1983.

The plaintiffs filed an appeal (Case Number 21-7068) on June 25, 2021, to the DC Circuit Court. The parties filed a joint motion to suspend the appeal on September 10, 2021, as the parties engaged in settlement negotiations.

On May 5, 2023, the parties filed a joint motion notifying the court of a settlement. The motion was granted by the court on May 9, 2023. On August 17, 2023, the parties filed a motion for preliminary approval of a class action settlement. The parties agreed that the defendant would share information about timeliness metrics from the Food and Nutrition Service, publish quarterly performance reports online, and provide monthly updates to the plaintiffs’ counsel for 3 years. The defendant also agreed to pay up to $500,000 in attorneys’ fees for the plaintiffs. The settlement received final approval from the court on January 18, 2024. On April 1, 2024, the Circuit Court approved the motion to dismiss the appeal.

This case is now closed.

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Jonathan Heuer (District of Columbia)

Bisio, Peter R. (District of Columbia)

Black, Briana Liston (District of Columbia)

Cohan, Marc (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Amarillas, Fernando (District of Columbia)

Judge(s)

Cooper, Christopher Reid (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Jonathan Heuer (District of Columbia)

Bisio, Peter R. (District of Columbia)

Black, Briana Liston (District of Columbia)

Cohan, Marc (District of Columbia)

Deabler-Meadows, Katharine (District of Columbia)

England, Travis (District of Columbia)

Goldman, Emily (District of Columbia)

Le, Chinh Q. (District of Columbia)

Mezey, Jennifer F. (District of Columbia)

Murashige, Lance (District of Columbia)

Musser, Susan (District of Columbia)

Sharon, Chelsea C. (District of Columbia)

Welborn, Kaitlin (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Amarillas, Fernando (District of Columbia)

Cumming, Gregory Martin (District of Columbia)

General, Caroline S. (District of Columbia)

Kelley, Mateya Beth (District of Columbia)

Krupke, Jessica N. (District of Columbia)

McGraw, Esther Yong (District of Columbia)

Montee, Amanda J. (District of Columbia)

Phatak, Ashwin Pradyumna (District of Columbia)

Phillips, Graham E. (District of Columbia)

Risher, Conrad Z. (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 1:17-cv-01757	Class Action Complaint	Aug. 28, 2017	Aug. 28, 2017 Complaint
2 1:17-cv-01757	Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification	Aug. 28, 2017	Aug. 28, 2017 Pleading / Motion / Brief
18 1:17-cv-01757	Defendant's Partial Consent Motion to Stay	Sept. 12, 2017	Sept. 12, 2017 Pleading / Motion / Brief
26 1:17-cv-01757	Amended Class Action Complaint	Oct. 13, 2017	Oct. 13, 2017 Complaint
56 1:17-cv-01757	Memorandum Opinion and Order	March 28, 2018	March 28, 2018 Order/Opinion 301 F.Supp.3d 199
76 1:17-cv-01757	Memorandum Opinion	Aug. 23, 2018	Aug. 23, 2018 Order/Opinion 323 F.Supp.3d 58
75 1:17-cv-01757	Order	Aug. 23, 2018	Aug. 23, 2018 Order/Opinion
138 1:17-cv-01757	Defendant's Corss-Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment	March 13, 2020	March 13, 2020 Pleading / Motion / Brief
155 1:17-cv-01757	Memorandum Opinion	Sept. 9, 2020	Sept. 9, 2020 Order/Opinion 485 F.Supp.3d 206
162 1:17-cv-01757	Opinion and Order	June 11, 2021	June 11, 2021 Order/Opinion

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Black Farmers FAQ: The history of discrimination against Black farmers and policy initiatives to remedy these inequities. Legal Defense Fund	Black farmers have long faced systemic discrimination by public and private institutions and barriers to economic mobility. Inequities in the administration of government farm programs and discrimina…		https://www.naacpldf.org/...

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Docket

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Last updated Aug. 5, 2025, 3:02 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-5092795) filed by TRACEY ROSS, SHONICE GARNETT, LINDA MURPH, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, BREAD FOR THE CITY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 08/28/2017) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Summons View on PACER 3 Summons View on PACER 4 Summons View on PACER	Aug. 28, 2017	Aug. 28, 2017 Clearinghouse
2	MOTION to Certify Class by SHONICE GARNETT, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Attachment and Exhibit List, # 4 Attachment 1, # 5 Attachment 1 Ex. A, # 6 Attachment 1 Ex. B, # 7 Attachment 1 Ex. C, # 8 Attachment 1 Ex. D, # 9 Attachment 1 Ex. E, # 10 Attachment 1 Ex. F, # 11 Attachment 1 Ex. G, # 12 Attachment 1 Ex. H, # 13 Attachment 1 Ex. I, # 14 Attachment 1 Ex. J, # 15 Attachment 1 Ex. K, # 16 Attachment 2, # 17 Attachment 3, # 18 Attachment 3 Ex. A, # 19 Attachment 3 Ex. B, # 20 Attachment 4, # 21 Attachment 5, # 22 Attachment 6)(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 08/28/2017)	Aug. 28, 2017	Aug. 28, 2017 Clearinghouse
3	ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Chinh Q. Le on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Le, Chinh) Modified on 8/29/2017 (zsb). (Entered: 08/28/2017)	Aug. 28, 2017	Aug. 28, 2017 PACER
4	NOTICE of Corrected Notice of Appearance by BREAD FOR THE CITY, SHONICE GARNETT, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS (Bisio, Peter) (Entered: 08/28/2017)	Aug. 28, 2017	Aug. 28, 2017 PACER
5	NOTICE of Appearance by Emily Goldman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Goldman, Emily) (Entered: 08/28/2017)	Aug. 28, 2017	Aug. 28, 2017 PACER
	Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (zsb)	Aug. 29, 2017	Aug. 29, 2017 PACER
	Case Assigned/Reassigned	Aug. 29, 2017	Aug. 29, 2017 PACER
	Summons Not Issued	Aug. 29, 2017	Aug. 29, 2017 PACER
6	SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to LAURA ZEILINGER (Attachment: # 1 Consent Form)(zsb) (Entered: 08/29/2017)	Aug. 29, 2017	Aug. 29, 2017 PACER
	SUMMONS Not Issued as to District of Columbia Attorney General and the District of Columbia Mayor.....SUMMONS NOT FILED AT THE TIME COMPLAINT WAS FILED. (zsb)	Aug. 29, 2017	Aug. 29, 2017 PACER
7	REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by TRACEY ROSS, SHONICE GARNETT, LINDA MURPH, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, BREAD FOR THE CITY. (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 08/29/2017)	Aug. 29, 2017	Aug. 29, 2017 PACER
8	NOTICE of Errata by BREAD FOR THE CITY, SHONICE GARNETT, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS re 2 MOTION to Certify Class (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 08/30/2017)	Aug. 30, 2017	Aug. 30, 2017 PACER
9	NOTICE of Errata by BREAD FOR THE CITY, SHONICE GARNETT, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS re 5 Notice of Appearance (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Goldman, Emily) (Entered: 08/30/2017)	Aug. 30, 2017	Aug. 30, 2017 PACER
10	NOTICE of Errata by BREAD FOR THE CITY, SHONICE GARNETT, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS re 4 Notice (Other) (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Bisio, Peter) (Entered: 08/30/2017)	Aug. 30, 2017	Aug. 30, 2017 PACER
11	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. LAURA ZEILINGER served on 8/30/2017 (Le, Chinh) (Entered: 08/30/2017)	Aug. 30, 2017	Aug. 30, 2017 PACER
12	SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to District of Columbia Attorney General, and the District of Columbia Mayor. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Consent) (md) (Entered: 08/31/2017)	Aug. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017 PACER
13	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on the Mayor of the District of Columbia. Date of Service Upon the Mayor for the District of Columbia on 08/31/2017. (Le, Chinh) (Entered: 08/31/2017)	Aug. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017 PACER
14	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the District of Columbia Attorney General. Date of Service Upon District of Columbia Attorney General 8/31/2017. Answer due for ALL D.C. DEFENDANTS by 9/21/2017. (Le, Chinh) (Entered: 08/31/2017)	Aug. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: In response to plaintiffs' inquiry to Chambers concerning their anticipated motion for a temporary restraining order seeking relief for the named plaintiffs specifically, the Court directs that any such motion be included with plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction. Prior to the filing of any TRO motion, however, the parties are directed to meet and confer in a good faith effort to resolve or narrow the issues subject to the motions. The Court will schedule a status conference and establish a briefing schedule once it receives plaintiffs' motions. Plaintiffs' counsel is directed to serve this order on defendant's counsel, who do not appear to have entered appearances in this case yet. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 9/1/2017. (lccrc2)	Sept. 1, 2017	Sept. 1, 2017 PACER
	.Order	Sept. 1, 2017	Sept. 1, 2017 PACER
15	NOTICE of Appearance by Fernando Amarillas on behalf of LAURA ZEILINGER (Amarillas, Fernando) (Entered: 09/06/2017)	Sept. 6, 2017	Sept. 6, 2017 PACER
16	NOTICE of Appearance by Esther Yong on behalf of LAURA ZEILINGER (Yong, Esther) (Entered: 09/06/2017)	Sept. 6, 2017	Sept. 6, 2017 PACER
17	NOTICE of Appearance by Conrad Z. Risher on behalf of LAURA ZEILINGER (Risher, Conrad) (Entered: 09/06/2017)	Sept. 6, 2017	Sept. 6, 2017 PACER
18	MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint, 2 MOTION to Certify Class Deadlines Pending the Court's Resolution of Plaintiffs' Forthcoming Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Oppose Plaintiffs' Forthcoming Motion for Preliminary Injunction by LAURA ZEILINGER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Amarillas, Fernando) (Entered: 09/12/2017)	Sept. 12, 2017	Sept. 12, 2017 Clearinghouse
19	Memorandum in opposition to re 18 MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint, 2 MOTION to Certify Class Deadlines Pending the Court's Resolution of Plaintiffs' Forthcoming Motion for Preliminary InjunctionConsent MOTION for Extension of Time to Oppose Plaintiffs' Forthcoming Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by BREAD FOR THE CITY, SHONICE G. GARNETT, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 09/14/2017)	Sept. 14, 2017	Sept. 14, 2017 PACER
20	REPLY to opposition to motion re 18 MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint, 2 MOTION to Certify Class Deadlines Pending the Court's Resolution of Plaintiffs' Forthcoming Motion for Preliminary InjunctionConsent MOTION for Extension of Time to Oppose Plaintiffs' Forthcoming Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by LAURA ZEILINGER. (Yong, Esther) (Entered: 09/14/2017)	Sept. 14, 2017	Sept. 14, 2017 PACER
21	NOTICE of CERTIFICATION UNDER LCvR 83.2(g) by BREAD FOR THE CITY, SHONICE G. GARNETT, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS (Mezey, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/14/2017)	Sept. 14, 2017	Sept. 14, 2017 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting in part and denying in part 18 Defendant's Motion to Stay and for Extension of Time. The Court will grant Defendant's unopposed request to stay the deadline for its response to Plaintiffs' complaint pending the Court's ruling on Plaintiffs' forthcoming motion for a preliminary injunction. However, the Court will deny Defendant's request to suspend the briefing on class certification. The Court doubts its authority to grant a class-wide preliminary injunction - which it appears Plaintiffs intend to request - without first at least provisionally certifying a class. See, e.g., Brown v. Trustees of Boston Univ., 891 F.2d 337, 361 (1st Cir. 1989) ("Ordinarily, classwide relief, such as the injunction here which prohibits sex discrimination against the class of Boston University faculty, is appropriate only where there is a properly certified class."); Zepeda v. U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Serv., 753 F.2d 719, 728 n.1 (9th Cir. 1983) ("Without a properly certified class, a court cannot grant relief on a class-wide basis."); Davis v. Romney, 490 F.2d 1360, 1366 (3d Cir. 1974) ("Relief cannot be granted to a class before an order has been entered determining that class treatment is proper."); cf. Dorfmann v. Boozer, 414 F.2d 1168, 1171 n.8 (D.C. Cir. 1969) ("The preliminary injunction, especially one that worked a transfer of money belonging to persons who were not within the jurisdiction of the court, should not have been issued before the action was certified as a class action."). Given these doubts, the Court believes that briefing on class certification is not wholly separate from the preliminary injunction briefing and may, in fact, be necessary to resolving the preliminary injunction motion. Defendant shall file an opposition to both Plaintiffs' motion for class certification and their forthcoming motion for a preliminary injunction 30 days after the forthcoming motion for a preliminary injunction is filed. Plaintiffs shall file their replies for both motions within 30 days of Defendant's oppositions. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 9/15/2017. (lccrc2)	Sept. 15, 2017	Sept. 15, 2017 PACER
	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Order on Motion to Stay	Sept. 15, 2017	Sept. 15, 2017 PACER
22	NOTICE of Appearance by Chelsea C. Sharon on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Sharon, Chelsea) (Entered: 09/15/2017)	Sept. 15, 2017	Sept. 15, 2017 PACER
23	NOTICE of Certification Pursuant to LCvR 83.2(g) by BREAD FOR THE CITY, SHONICE G. GARNETT, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS (Sharon, Chelsea) (Entered: 09/15/2017)	Sept. 15, 2017	Sept. 15, 2017 PACER
24	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by BREAD FOR THE CITY, SHONICE G. GARNETT, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Appendix, # 4 Declaration Mezey Decl., # 5 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. A, # 6 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. B, # 7 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. C, # 8 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. D, # 9 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. E, # 10 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. F, # 11 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. G, # 12 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. H, # 13 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. I, # 14 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. J, # 15 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. K, # 16 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. L, # 17 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. M, # 18 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. N, # 19 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. O, # 20 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. P, # 21 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. Q, # 22 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. R, # 23 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. S, # 24 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. T, # 25 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. U, # 26 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. V, # 27 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. W, # 28 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. X, # 29 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. Y, # 30 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. Z, # 31 Exhibit Mezey Decl., Ex. AA, # 32 Declaration Garnett Decl., # 33 Declaration Messick Decl., # 34 Exhibit Messick Decl., Ex. A, # 35 Exhibit Messick Decl., Ex. B, # 36 Declaration Murph Decl., # 37 Declaration Ross Decl., # 38 Declaration Moore Decl., # 39 Declaration Bonnilla de Leonzo Decl., # 40 Declaration Telson Decl., # 41 Exhibit Telson Decl., Ex. A, # 42 Exhibit Telson Decl., Ex. B, # 43 Declaration Coe Decl., # 44 Declaration Lester Decl., # 45 Declaration Guevara Decl., # 46 Exhibit Guevara Decl., Ex. A, # 47 Declaration Williams Decl., # 48 Exhibit Williams Decl., Ex. A, # 49 Declaration Whaley Decl., # 50 Declaration Jones Decl.)(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 09/15/2017) 2 View on RECAP	Sept. 15, 2017	Sept. 15, 2017 PACER
25	NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Mezey on behalf of BREAD FOR THE CITY, SHONICE G. GARNETT, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS (Mezey, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/19/2017)	Sept. 19, 2017	Sept. 19, 2017 PACER
26	AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by LINDA MURPH, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, SHONICE G. GARNETT, TRACEY ROSS, BREAD FOR THE CITY, JAMES STANLEY, RODERICK GAINES, KATHRYN HARRIS.(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 10/13/2017)	Oct. 13, 2017	Oct. 13, 2017 Clearinghouse
27	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Supplement Pending Motions for Class Certification and Preliminary Injunction re 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 2 MOTION to Certify Class by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS, JAMES STANLEY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration Stanley Decl., # 3 Exhibit Stanley Decl. Ex. A, # 4 Declaration Gaines Decl., # 5 Exhibit Gaines Decl. Ex. A, # 6 Declaration Harris Decl., # 7 Exhibit Harris Decl. Ex. A)(Le, Chinh) Modified event title on 10/16/2017 (znmw). (Entered: 10/13/2017)	Oct. 13, 2017	Oct. 13, 2017 PACER
28	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Oppose Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification and Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Consent MOTION to Stay re 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 26 Amended Complaint, 2 MOTION to Certify Class by LAURA ZEILINGER (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Amarillas, Fernando) (Entered: 10/13/2017)	Oct. 13, 2017	Oct. 13, 2017 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 28 Defendant's Consent Motion For Extension of Time and to Stay. The deadline for Defendant to respond to the Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint is stayed pending the Court's resolution of Plaintiffs' pending motion for a preliminary injunction. The Court will also grant the motion for an extension of time. Defendant's oppositions to Plaintiffs' motions for class certification and for a preliminary injunction shall be due by November 15, 2017. Plaintiffs' replies to Defendant's oppositions to both motions shall be due by December 15, 2017. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/17/2017. (lccrc2)	Oct. 17, 2017	Oct. 17, 2017 PACER
	Order on Motion for Leave to File	Oct. 17, 2017	Oct. 17, 2017 PACER
	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Order on Motion to Stay	Oct. 17, 2017	Oct. 17, 2017 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines	Oct. 17, 2017	Oct. 17, 2017 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 27 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Supplement. It is ORDERED that Plaintiffs' pending motion for class certification shall be deemed brought on behalf of the new named plaintiffs as well as the original named plaintiffs, with new Plaintiff Harris as a proposed class representative for Class 1 and new Plaintiffs Gaines and Stanley as proposed class representatives for Class 2. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs' pending motion for a preliminary injunction shall be deemed brought on behalf of the new named plaintiffs as well as the original named plaintiffs and putative class. Finally, it is ORDERED that the factual records for the pending motions are hereby supplemented by the declarations from the new named plaintiffs. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/17/2016. (lccrc2)	Oct. 17, 2017	Oct. 17, 2017 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Oppositions due by 11/15/2017 Replies due by 12/15/2017. (lsj)	Oct. 17, 2017	Oct. 17, 2017 PACER
29	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Susan Musser, :Firm- Hogan Lovells US LLP, :Address- 555 Thirteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20004. Phone No. - 2026375600. Fax No. - 2026375910 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5204030. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS, JAMES STANLEY (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Goldman, Emily) (Entered: 11/14/2017)	Nov. 14, 2017	Nov. 14, 2017 PACER
30	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kaitlin Welborn, :Firm- Hogan Lovells US LLP, :Address- 555 Thirteenth Street NW, Washinton, DC 20004. Phone No. - 2026375600. Fax No. - 2026375910 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5204105. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS, JAMES STANLEY (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Goldman, Emily) (Entered: 11/14/2017)	Nov. 14, 2017	Nov. 14, 2017 PACER
31	Memorandum in opposition to re 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by LAURA ZEILINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Laura Zeilinger, # 2 Exhibit B - FNS Letter to DHS, Oct. 17, 2017, # 3 Exhibit C - DHS Letter to FNS, Aug. 16, 2016, # 4 Exhibit D - DHS Letter to FNS, Sep. 23, 2016, # 5 Exhibit E - Email correspondence between DHS and FNS, Sep. 26, 2016, # 6 Exhibit F - Email correspondence between DHS and FNS, Sep. 26, 2016, # 7 Exhibit G - DHS Letter to FNS, June 22, 2017, # 8 Exhibit H - Notice of Appeal Rights, # 9 Exhibit I - Table of SNAP Participation, # 10 Exhibit J - SNAP Mass Change Notice, # 11 Exhibit K - Chart of SNAP Participation Monthly Changes, # 12 Exhibit L - SNAP Participation Data October 2014 Chart, # 13 Text of Proposed Order)(Amarillas, Fernando) (Entered: 11/15/2017) 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Laura Zeilinger View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B - FNS Letter to DHS, Oct. 17, 2017 View on PACER 3 Exhibit C - DHS Letter to FNS, Aug. 16, 2016 View on PACER 4 Exhibit D - DHS Letter to FNS, Sep. 23, 2016 View on PACER 5 Exhibit E - Email correspondence between DHS and FNS, Sep. 26, 2016 View on PACER 6 Exhibit F - Email correspondence between DHS and FNS, Sep. 26, 2016 View on PACER 7 Exhibit G - DHS Letter to FNS, June 22, 2017 View on PACER 8 Exhibit H - Notice of Appeal Rights View on PACER 9 Exhibit I - Table of SNAP Participation View on PACER 10 Exhibit J - SNAP Mass Change Notice View on PACER 11 Exhibit K - Chart of SNAP Participation Monthly Changes View on PACER 12 Exhibit L - SNAP Participation Data October 2014 Chart View on PACER 13 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	Nov. 15, 2017	Nov. 15, 2017 RECAP
32	Memorandum in opposition to re 2 MOTION to Certify Class filed by LAURA ZEILINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Laura Zeilinger, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Amarillas, Fernando) (Entered: 11/15/2017)	Nov. 15, 2017	Nov. 15, 2017 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 29 and 30 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 11/16/2017. (lccrc2)	Nov. 16, 2017	Nov. 16, 2017 PACER
	Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice	Nov. 16, 2017	Nov. 16, 2017 PACER
33	MOTION to Expedite Discovery and For A Temporary Stay by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS, JAMES STANLEY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Exhibit)(Le, Chinh). Added MOTION to Stay on 11/28/2017 (znmw). (Entered: 11/27/2017)	Nov. 27, 2017	Nov. 27, 2017 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The parties are to appear for a Status Conference on December 1, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 27A before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Defendant is further directed to file any opposition to 33 Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite Discovery by close of business on November 30, 2017. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 11/29/2017. (lccrc2)	Nov. 29, 2017	Nov. 29, 2017 PACER
	.Order	Nov. 29, 2017	Nov. 29, 2017 PACER
34	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Marc Cohan, :Firm- National Center for Law and Economic Justice, :Address- 275 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1506, New York, New York 10001. Phone No. - 2126336967. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5226964. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS, JAMES STANLEY (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Goldman, Emily) (Entered: 11/30/2017)	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017 PACER
	Set/Reset Hearings	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017 PACER
	Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017 PACER
35	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Travis England, :Firm- National Center for Law and Economic Justice, :Address- 275 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1506, New York, New York 10001. Phone No. - 2126336967. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5227073. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS, JAMES STANLEY (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Goldman, Emily) (Entered: 11/30/2017)	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017 PACER
	Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 12/1/2017 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 27A before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (nbn)	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017 PACER
36	Memorandum in opposition to re 33 MOTION to Expedite MOTION to Stay of Deadlines Regarding Plaintiffs' Motions for Class Certification and Preliminary Injunction filed by LAURA ZEILINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Amarillas, Fernando) (Entered: 11/30/2017)	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 34, 35 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 11/30/2017. (lccrc2)	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017 PACER
	Minute Entry for Status Conference held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/1/2017. Court Reporter Lisa Moreira. (lsj)	Dec. 1, 2017	Dec. 1, 2017 PACER
	.Order	Dec. 1, 2017	Dec. 1, 2017 PACER
	Status Conference	Dec. 1, 2017	Dec. 1, 2017 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: As discussed during today's status conference, the parties are encouraged to meet and confer regarding the most current available data on the timeliness of ESA's processing of SNAP applications. After any such consultations, the parties shall, by December 8, 2017, notify the Court whether proceedings in the case should be stayed to allow for further discussions regarding settlement and/or narrowing of the disputed issues. If the Court does not receive a notification from the parties, it will proceed to rule on 33 Plaintiffs' motion for expedited discovery. The current deadlines for Plaintiffs' replies to Defendant's oppositions to their preliminary injunction and class certification motions are stayed until further notice. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/1/2017. (lccrc2)	Dec. 1, 2017	Dec. 1, 2017 PACER
37	ENTERED IN ERROR..... STATUS REPORT by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS, JAMES STANLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Le, Chinh) Modified on 12/11/2017 (znmw). (Entered: 12/08/2017)	Dec. 8, 2017	Dec. 8, 2017 PACER
38	STATUS REPORT by LAURA ZEILINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Amarillas, Fernando) (Entered: 12/08/2017) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP	Dec. 8, 2017	Dec. 8, 2017 RECAP
	NOTICE OF ERROR re 37 Status Report; emailed to cle@legalaiddc.org, cc'd 9 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please refile document, 2. ENTERED IN ERROR; Incorrect format (letter); Refile in proper pleading format in accordance with Local Rules. (znmw, )	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 PACER
	Notice of QC	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 PACER
39	STATUS REPORT by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, TRACEY ROSS, JAMES STANLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 12/11/2017)	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 PACER
40	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 33 Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery and for a Temporary Stay of Deadlines. Plaintiffs shall be allowed limited discovery as delineated in the Court's Order. Plaintiffs' replies to Defendant's oppositions to their motions for a preliminary injunction and class certification shall be due by February 2, 2018. Defendant may file a surreply to Plaintiffs' reply in support of their motion for a preliminary injunction by February 9, 2018. See full Order for details. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/15/2017. (lccrc2) (Entered: 12/15/2017)	Dec. 15, 2017	Dec. 15, 2017 RECAP
41	TRANSCRIPT OF STATUS CONFERENCE before Judge Christopher R. Cooper held on December 1, 2017; Page Numbers: 1-27. Date of Issuance:December 18, 2017. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Moreira, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3187, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 1/8/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/18/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/18/2018.(Moreira, Lisa) (Entered: 12/18/2017)	Dec. 18, 2017	Dec. 18, 2017 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines	Dec. 18, 2017	Dec. 18, 2017 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Replies due by 2/2/2018. Responses due by 2/9/2018. (lsj)	Dec. 18, 2017	Dec. 18, 2017 PACER
42	NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by TRACEY ROSS (Le, Chinh) (Entered: 12/21/2017)	Dec. 21, 2017	Dec. 21, 2017 PACER
43	NOTICE of Appearance by Lance Murashige on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Murashige, Lance) (Entered: 01/02/2018)	Jan. 2, 2018	Jan. 2, 2018 PACER
44	REPLY to opposition to motion re 2 MOTION to Certify Class filed by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, JAMES STANLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Attach. 1, Musser Decl., # 2 Attach. 1, Ex. A, # 3 Attach. 2, Zeilinger Dep. Excerpts)(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 02/02/2018)	Feb. 2, 2018	Feb. 2, 2018 PACER
45	REPLY to opposition to motion re 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, JAMES STANLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Attach. 1, Mezey Decl., # 3 Attach. 1, Ex. A, # 4 Attach. 1, Ex. B, # 5 Attach. 1, Ex. C, # 6 Attach. 1, Ex. D, # 7 Attach. 1, Ex. E, # 8 Attach. 1, Ex. F, # 9 Attach. 1, Ex. G, # 10 Attach. 1, Ex. H, # 11 Attach. 1, Ex. I, # 12 Attach. 1, Ex. J, # 13 Attach. 1, Ex. K, # 14 Attach. 1, Ex. L, # 15 Attach. 1, Ex. M, # 16 Attach. 1, Ex. N, # 17 Attach. 1, Ex. O, # 18 Attach. 1, Ex. P, # 19 Attach. 1, Ex. Q, # 20 Attach. 1, Ex. R, # 21 Attach. 1, Ex. S, # 22 Attach. 1, Ex. T, # 23 Attach. 1, Ex. U, # 24 Attach. 1, Ex. V, # 25 Attach. 1, Ex. W, # 26 Attach. 1, Ex. X, # 27 Attach. 2, Mannix Decl., # 28 Attach. 2, Ex. A, # 29 Attach. 2, Ex. B, # 30 Attach. 2, Ex. C, # 31 Attach. 3, Zeilinger Dep. Excerpts, # 32 Attach. 4, Bostic Decl., # 33 Attach. 4, Ex. A, # 34 Attach. 4, Ex. B, # 35 Attach. 4, Ex. C, # 36 Attach. 5, Stanley Decl., # 37 Attach. 5, Ex. A, # 38 Attach. 5, Ex. B, # 39 Attach. 5, Ex. C, # 40 Attach. 6, Gaines Decl., # 41 Attach. 6, Ex. A, # 42 Attach. 6, Ex. B, # 43 Attach. 7, Meraviglia Decl., # 44 Attach. 8, Smith Decl., # 45 Attach. 8, Ex. A, # 46 Attach. 8, Ex. B, # 47 Attach. 8, Ex. C, # 48 Attach. 9, Yancey Decl., # 49 Attach. 9, Ex. A, # 50 Attach. 10, Carver Decl., # 51 Attach. 10, Ex. A, # 52 Attach. 11, Moore Decl., # 53 Attach. 12, Duncan Decl.)(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 02/02/2018) 1 Appendix View on PACER 2 Attach. 1, Mezey Decl. View on PACER 3 Attach. 1, Ex. A View on PACER 4 Attach. 1, Ex. B View on PACER 5 Attach. 1, Ex. C View on PACER 6 Attach. 1, Ex. D View on PACER 7 Attach. 1, Ex. E View on PACER 8 Attach. 1, Ex. F View on PACER 9 Attach. 1, Ex. G View on PACER 10 Attach. 1, Ex. H View on PACER 11 Attach. 1, Ex. I View on PACER 12 Attach. 1, Ex. J View on PACER 13 Attach. 1, Ex. K View on PACER 14 Attach. 1, Ex. L View on PACER 15 Attach. 1, Ex. M View on PACER 16 Attach. 1, Ex. N View on PACER 17 Attach. 1, Ex. O View on PACER 18 Attach. 1, Ex. P View on PACER 19 Attach. 1, Ex. Q View on PACER 20 Attach. 1, Ex. R View on PACER 21 Attach. 1, Ex. S View on PACER 22 Attach. 1, Ex. T View on PACER 23 Attach. 1, Ex. U View on PACER 24 Attach. 1, Ex. V View on PACER 25 Attach. 1, Ex. W View on PACER 26 Attach. 1, Ex. X View on PACER 27 Attach. 2, Mannix Decl. View on PACER 28 Attach. 2, Ex. A View on PACER 29 Attach. 2, Ex. B View on RECAP 30 Attach. 2, Ex. C View on PACER 31 Attach. 3, Zeilinger Dep. Excerpts View on PACER 32 Attach. 4, Bostic Decl. View on PACER 33 Attach. 4, Ex. A View on PACER 34 Attach. 4, Ex. B View on PACER 35 Attach. 4, Ex. C View on PACER 36 Attach. 5, Stanley Decl. View on PACER 37 Attach. 5, Ex. A View on PACER 38 Attach. 5, Ex. B View on PACER 39 Attach. 5, Ex. C View on PACER 40 Attach. 6, Gaines Decl. View on PACER 41 Attach. 6, Ex. A View on PACER 42 Attach. 6, Ex. B View on PACER 43 Attach. 7, Meraviglia Decl. View on PACER 44 Attach. 8, Smith Decl. View on PACER 45 Attach. 8, Ex. A View on PACER 46 Attach. 8, Ex. B View on PACER 47 Attach. 8, Ex. C View on PACER 48 Attach. 9, Yancey Decl. View on PACER 49 Attach. 9, Ex. A View on PACER 50 Attach. 10, Carver Decl. View on PACER 51 Attach. 10, Ex. A View on PACER 52 Attach. 11, Moore Decl. View on PACER 53 Attach. 12, Duncan Decl. View on PACER	Feb. 2, 2018	Feb. 2, 2018 RECAP
46	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Surreply in Support of Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION for Leave to File Surreply in Support of Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification by LAURA ZEILINGER (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Amarillas, Fernando) (Entered: 02/06/2018)	Feb. 6, 2018	Feb. 6, 2018 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER directing Plaintiffs to file any opposition to 46 Defendant's motion for extension of time by noon on February 8, 2018. The parties are also reminded to file a courtesy copy with the Court of filings that exceed 100 pages (including exhibits). Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/7/2018. (lccrc2)	Feb. 7, 2018	Feb. 7, 2018 PACER
	.Order	Feb. 7, 2018	Feb. 7, 2018 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines	Feb. 7, 2018	Feb. 7, 2018 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Opposition due by noon on 2/8/2018. (nbn)	Feb. 7, 2018	Feb. 7, 2018 PACER
47	Memorandum in opposition to re 46 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Surreply in Support of Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Leave to File Surreply in Support of Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification filed by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, JAMES STANLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 02/07/2018)	Feb. 7, 2018	Feb. 7, 2018 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting in part and denying in part 46 Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time and for Leave to file Surreply. The Court will allow Defendant to file a surreply on Plaintiffs' motion for class certification. Both of Defendant's surreplies shall be due by February 21, 2018. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/8/2018. (lccrc2)	Feb. 8, 2018	Feb. 8, 2018 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines	Feb. 8, 2018	Feb. 8, 2018 PACER
	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Order on Motion for Leave to File	Feb. 8, 2018	Feb. 8, 2018 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Both of Defendant's surreplies shall be due by 2/21/2018. (znbn)	Feb. 8, 2018	Feb. 8, 2018 PACER
48	SURREPLY to re 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by LAURA ZEILINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Amarillas, Fernando) (Entered: 02/21/2018) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit C View on RECAP	Feb. 21, 2018	Feb. 21, 2018 RECAP
49	SURREPLY to re 2 MOTION to Certify Class filed by LAURA ZEILINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Amarillas, Fernando) (Entered: 02/21/2018)	Feb. 21, 2018	Feb. 21, 2018 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER directing the parties to appear for a hearing on Plaintiffs' pending 2 Motion for Class Certification and 24 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction on March 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 27A. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/27/2018. (lccrc2)	Feb. 27, 2018	Feb. 27, 2018 PACER
	Set/Reset Hearings	Feb. 27, 2018	Feb. 27, 2018 PACER
	.Order	Feb. 27, 2018	Feb. 27, 2018 PACER
	Set/Reset Hearings: Motions Hearing set for 3/19/2018 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 27A before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (lsj)	Feb. 27, 2018	Feb. 27, 2018 PACER
50	MOTION for Leave to File Supplement to Preliminary Injunction Record by BREAD FOR THE CITY, RODERICK GAINES, SHONICE G. GARNETT, KATHRYN HARRIS, RICHARD MESSICK, JR, LINDA MURPH, JAMES STANLEY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration Sharon Decl., # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Certificate of Service)(Le, Chinh) (Entered: 03/01/2018)	March 1, 2018	March 1, 2018 PACER
51	Consent MOTION for Leave to File Supplement to Record in Support of Defendant's Surreply in Support of Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by LAURA ZEILINGER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Yong, Esther) (Entered: 03/12/2018)	March 12, 2018	March 12, 2018 PACER
	.Order	March 12, 2018	March 12, 2018 PACER
52	Memorandum in opposition to re 50 MOTION for Leave to File Supplement to Preliminary Injunction Record filed by LAURA ZEILINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Yong, Esther) (Entered: 03/12/2018)	March 12, 2018	March 12, 2018 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: In response to the parties' inquiry, the Court does not anticipate the need for live testimony on any issue at the upcoming hearing on Plaintiffs' preliminary injunction motion. Each side should expect to have approximately 45 minutes of argument, with the bulk of time focused on the preliminary injunction issues rather than class certification. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/12/2018. (lccrc2)	March 12, 2018	March 12, 2018 PACER
	Minute Entry for Motions Hearing held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/19/2018. Oral arguments submitted by the parties on 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and 2 MOTION to Certify Class . Forthcoming Orders to be issued by the Court. (Court Reporter Lisa Moreira) (lsj)	March 19, 2018	March 19, 2018 PACER
	Motion Hearing	March 19, 2018	March 19, 2018 PACER
53	NOTICE re 31 Second Supplemental Declaration In Support of Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by LAURA ZEILINGER (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Laura Zeilinger, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Yong, Esther) Modified to add link on 3/23/2018 (znmw). (Entered: 03/22/2018)	March 22, 2018	March 22, 2018 PACER
54	TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Christopher R. Cooper held on March 19, 2018; Page Numbers: 1-78. Date of Issuance:March 22, 2018. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Moreira, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3187, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the cou rt reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 4/13/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/23/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/21/2018.(Moreira, Lisa) (Entered: 03/23/2018)	March 23, 2018	March 23, 2018 RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory: District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 28, 2017

Closing Date: Sept. 9, 2020

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiffs are recipients or applicants for SNAP benefits in Washington, DC, and Bread for the City, a non-profit that provides SNAP-like assistance to residents of DC.

Attorney Organizations:

Legal Services/Legal Aid

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Director of the District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS), City

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action: